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by joyful jean
Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:03 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone teaching a Foreign Language?
Replies: 5
Views: 4140

We have always done a bit of sign language. I have a few books and recently discovered "Signing Time" DVD series. I can not say enough about this program. Fun & easy to learn. My 7 year old and I can carry on a pretty good conversation all in sign. In a few years I will be doing a Spanish program ca...
by joyful jean
Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:43 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Holiday Units
Replies: 2
Views: 2710

Yes, I remember skipping up to those units so I would cover it over the holiday. I did not re-cover those subjects when we came to them again. I think I actually wrote which unit I should go back to and cover the weeks I did not cover because of holidays. It was a bit confusing for me, but the kids ...
by joyful jean
Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Timesavers? Could we share our ideas for saving time?
Replies: 6
Views: 4917

I also do the piles. I will usually read DS#1's math the night before so I look like I know what I am talking about :D I usually look over science too. I also try to schedule suppers 2-4 weeks in advance so I don't even have to think about what is for supper. Keeping a clean/organized school room is...
by joyful jean
Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: What comes after "Bigger Hearts for His Glory"?
Replies: 12
Views: 17050

Yes, I too am grateful my first child is about 2 or 3 grades behind yours so your publishing dates work so great for me! Thanks for all your hard work to make my life easier!!!
by joyful jean
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:59 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Scheduling Tips: Share how your school day is set up ....
Replies: 37
Views: 31537

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is how our schedule looks on paper 8:00-8:30 breakfast & bible 8:30-9:00 chores 9:00-9:30 DS#2 age 5 LHfHG Math, finemotor skills, storytime 9:30-10:00 DS#1 age 7 BLHfHG following emerging reader schedule, practice...
by joyful jean
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Nature Walks
Replies: 7
Views: 5591

BTW, all of our "pets" are on the 24 hour catch and release program! :wink: :D Ha! Us too! The best adult nature study book I read was called "Pocketful of Pinecones" by Karen Andreola. It is a fictional book about a homeschooling mom who starts a nature journal. She basically tells you how to star...
by joyful jean
Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Greetings From Alaska!
Replies: 9
Views: 7028

Hello from the UP

Hello, I will introduce myself as well, I am Penny from the UP of Michigan. I have 2 boys Cody age 7 and Matt age 5 and the Lord has blessed me with a wonderful man whom I have been married to for almost 14 years! We love to do everything as a family.....especially enjoying God's outdoors, and cheer...
by joyful jean
Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory
Topic: Please share your experience with us.
Replies: 8
Views: 23866

Second Year with Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory

We used Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory last year and again really enjoyed the Heart of Dakota products. Let's see what are my favorite aspects of this curriculum?................We enjoyed history alot (I liked the mini timeline)& the history books were great, math exploration blocks were fun & ...
by joyful jean
Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: Little Hearts for His Glory
Topic: Please share your experience with us.
Replies: 11
Views: 19032

Second Time with Little Hearts for His Glory

I ordered this curriculum about 3 years ago and really loved the layout, activities, book selections, and even the workbooks (I am not a work book kind of girl). I enjoyed it so much that we are repeating it with my 5 year old son for his kindergarten year. We are in our 5th week of school and he's ...